Exam Invigilator

Barnwood Park School; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Flexible hours

Supportive school team

Job summary

Barnwood Park School in Gloucester is seeking reliable Exam Invigilators to support students during examinations. This flexible, occasional role lets you contribute to your local community, with full training provided and no prior invigilation experience required.

You will supervise exams, assist the Exams and Data Manager, enforce board rules, help candidates 1-1 if needed, direct seating and possessions, and ensure calm, orderly conduct throughout the examination period.

Qualifications

• Dependable and calm under pressure.
• Able to follow instructions and procedures.
• Willing to complete training provided by the school.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during examinations per rules.
• Assist Exams/Data Manager with setup and running of exams.
• Enforce exam board procedures and conduct codes.

Skills

Reliability

Calmness

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Job description

Every student deserves the right environment to show what they can do.

At Barnwood Park School, we’re looking for reliable and supportive Exam Invigilators to help our students through their examination period.

It’s a flexible, occasional role that allows you to contribute to your local community, work alongside a supportive school team and make a difference to students at an important stage of their education. You don’t need to have worked in a school or as an invigilator before. We’ll provide all the training you need, so what matters most is that you’re dependable, calm and able to follow instructions carefully.

As an Exam Invigilator, you will:

• Supervise individuals and/or groups of students undertaking school examinations in accordance with the legal and school requirements
• To assist the Exams and Data Manager in the smooth and efficient administration, setting up and running of examinations
• Closely following and enforcing the school and exam board procedures and regulations, including being familiar with the ‘Instructions for the Conduct of Examinations’ as provided by the Examinations Boards
• To support candidates on a 1-1 basis who requires assistance e.g scribing
• Assisting candidates prior to the start of examinations by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in examination venues
• Ensuring candidates do not talk once inside examination venues
• Invigilating during examinations, dealing with queries raised by candidates and dealing with examination irregularities in accordance with procedure
• Checking attendance during examinations
• Recording details of late arrivals and early leavers and collecting scripts from early leavers
• Escorting candidates from venues during the examination as required and supervising candidates whilst outside examination venues
• To ensure that any minor behaviour issues are dealt with in line with school policy and that any breaches of Examination Code of Conduct are reported to the Examinations/Data Manager immediately
• Collecting, collating and assisting with the packing of examination papers, stationery and equipment prior to the examinations and delivering scripts at the end of the examination in accordance with strict procedures
• Supervising candidates leaving examination venues, ensuring that candidates do not remove equipment or stationery from the venue without authorisation and ensuring that candidates leave venues in an orderly and quiet manner
• To be available for additional Invigilating training meetings, as and when required

Whether you’re looking for occasional work, want to become more involved in your local community, or are interested in gaining experience working in a school, being an Exam Invigilator is a great way to get involved.

You’ll benefit from:

• Flexible, occasional work that can fit around other commitments
• Full training provided, so previous invigilation experience isn’t necessary
• Support from a friendly school team throughout the examination period
• The opportunity to contribute to your local community
• The chance to support young people at an important stage of their education
• A role where you can make a genuine difference to students’ exam experience

Why join Barnwood Park School and Greenshaw Learning Trust?

Barnwood Park is an 11-16 school situated in the heart of Gloucester. Since June 2024, we have been on an ambitious journey of rapid improvement, supported by the expertise and guidance of the Greenshaw Learning Trust. Officially joining the Trust on January 1, 2025, we are seeking passionate individuals to help us continue transforming Barnwood Park into one of the highest-performing schools in the country.

At Barnwood Park, we believe there is no limit to what students can achieve under the right conditions. Our mission is to equip every child with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to access opportunities at the very best universities, apprenticeships, and professions. High standards are non‑negotiable at Barnwood Park—whether in work ethic, behaviour, or uniform. Step into our school, and you’ll find disruption‑free classrooms, impeccable uniforms, polite and respectful students, and warm, energetic teachers.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like‑minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

We offer all our staff a range of other benefits including:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 30th November 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.